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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Leaf Blowers Model Series 650 IMPORTANT : READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning : This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest - covered , brush - covered or grass - covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting applicable local or state laws ( if any ) . If a spark arrester is used , it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator . In the State of California the above is required by law ( Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code ) . Other states may have similar laws . Federal laws apply on federal lands . A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department , P . O . Box 361131 Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 0019 . MTD LLC , P . O . BOX 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136 - 0019 PRINTED IN U . S . A . FORM NO . 770 - 10191c ( 5 / 02 ) Page: 2

SECTION1 : IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES WARNING : This symbol points out important safety instructions which , if not followed , could endanger the personal safety and / or property of yourself and others . Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine . Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury . When you see this symbol - heed its warning . WARNING : Engine Exhaust , some of its constituents , and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm . DANGER : This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual . As with any type of power equipment , carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury . This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects . Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death . 10 . Keep all guards and safety devices in place and GeneralOperation operating properly . 1 . Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety 11 . Exercise caution when operating blower . Do not allow the before attempting to assemble this machine . Read , discharge to point in the direction of bystanders or pets . understand , and follow all instructions on the machine 12 . If your machine should starf making an unusual noise or and in the manual ( s ) before operation . Be completely vibration , immediately stop the engine , disconnect the familiar with the controls and the proper use of the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark machine before operating it . Keep this manual in a safe plug . Allow the machine to stop and take the following place for future and regular reference and for ordering steps : replacement parts . a . Inspect fordamage . 2 . Your leaf blower is a powerful tool , not a plaything . b . Repair or replace any damaged parts . Therefore , exercise extreme caution at all times . Your c . Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure unit has been designed to perform one job ; to blow continued safe operation . leaves . Do not use it for any other purpose . 13 . Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn . Do 3 . Never allow children under 14 to operate the unit . not touch . Children 14 years and older should only operate under 14 . Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on close parental supervision . Only responsible individuals engine's muffler . The debris could ignite and cause a fire . who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should 15 . Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over be allowed to use your unit . carburetor air intake is removed , except for adjustment . 4 . Keep the area of operation clear of all persons , Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard . particularly small children and pets . Stop the engine 16 . Only use accessories approved for this machine by the when they are in the vicinity of the unit . manufacturer . Read , understand , and follow all 5 . Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during instructions provided with the approved accessory . operation and while performing an adjustment or repair , 17 . Only operate unit in good daylight . Do not operate unit at to protect eyes from debris or foreign objects that may be night or in dark areas where your vision may be impaired . thrown from machine . 18 . If situations occur which are not covered by this manual , 6 . Wear close fitting slacks and shirt . Shirf and slacks that use care and good judgment . Contact your dealer for cover the arms and legs are recommended . Do not wear assistance . loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder length . They can be caught in moving Children parts . 7 . Do not operate the unit while under the influence of Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the alcohol or drugs . presence of small children . Children are often attracted to the 8 . Never place your hands or any parf of your body or blowing activity . Never assume that children will remain clothing near rotating parts . Keep clear of the discharge where you last saw them . opening at all times . Never insert your hands , fingers , 1 . Keep children out of the work area and under the feet , or any other parf of your body or clothing into the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the discharge or air intake openings as the rotating impeller operator . inside the housing can cause serious injury . 2 . Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area . 9 . Never operate unit without directional discharge chute 3 . Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the and plastic impeller guard properly affixed to unit . These leaf blower . devices shield the operator from accidental contact with the rotating impeller . Page: 4

which is an odorless , tasteless and deadly poisonous Service gas . 1 . Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels . 9 . To reduce fire hazard , keep engine and muffler free of They are extremely flammable and the vapors are leaves , grass , and other debris build - up . explosive . 10 . Clean up fuel and oil spillage . Allow unit to cool at least 5 2 . Store fuel and oil in approved containers , away from heat minutes before storing . and open flame , and out of the reach of children . 11 . Before cleaning , repairing , or inspecting , make certain 3 . Check and add fuel before starting the engine . Never the impeller and all moving parts have stopped . remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running . Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling . spark plug to prevent accidental starting . Do not use 4 . Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled flammable solutions to clean air filter . gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire 12 . Keep all nuts , bolts , and screws tight to be sure the or explosion . equipment is in safe working condition . 5 . Extinguish all cigarettes , cigars , pipes and other sources 13 . Never tamper with safety devices . Check their proper of ignition . operation regularly . 6 . Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will 14 . Do not alter or tamper with the engine's governor setting . accumulate in the area . The governor controls the maximum safe operating 7 . Never store the machine or fuel container inside where speed of the engine . Overspeeding the engine is there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to heater , clothes dryer or furnace . other moving parts of the machine . 8 . Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide , understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine . , _ WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY : Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read , NOTE : Not all safety labels shown may apply to your leaf blower . WARNING Page: 5

SECTION3 : OPERATINGYOURLEAFBLOWER â¢ Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and all instructions and warnings on the ground against the engine . WARNING : Read , understand , and follow machine and in this manual before operating . StartingEngine â¢ Attach spark plug wire to spark plug . Make certain GasAndOilFill - Up the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark the separate engine manual packed with your string plug . See engine operator's manual . trimmer mower . Read instructions carefully . â¢ Move the choke lever on engine to CHOKE position . ( A warm engine may not require choking . ) WARNING : Use extreme care when han - â¢ Move the throttle control on engine to FAST dling gasoline . Gasoline is extremely position . flammable and the vapors are explosive . â¢ Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine reaches start of compression cycle ( rope engine is hot or running . Extinguish ciga - will pull slightly harder at this point ) . Let the rope rettes , cigars , pipes , and other sources of rewind slowly . ignition . â¢ Pull rope with a rapid , continuous , full arm stroke . Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle , let the StoppingEngine rope return to the starter slowly . Repeat until engine starts . â¢ To stop engine , move throttle control lever to OFF position . â¢ When engine starts , move choke control gradually to RUN position . SECTION4 : ADJUSTINGYOURLEAFBLOWER HeightAdjustment adjustments without first stopping engine WARNING : Do not at any time make any The height adjustment crank is located on the right and disconnecting spark plug wire . hand side of the leaf blower . â¢ Turn the crank clockwise to raise the discharge Two - WayDischarge chute . The leaf blower can be adjusted to discharge toward â¢ Turn the crank counterclockwise to lower . the front of the unit or to the side . â¢ Simply push down on the handle and swing door toward the front to discharge out the side or swing door to the side to discharge out the front . / Figure 4 Directional Discharge EngineAdjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions . Figure 3 Page: 7

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR : The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with d . MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States , its posses - United States , its possessions and territories . sions and territories , except those sold through MTD LLC's authorized channels of export distribution . MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of e . Parts that are net genuine MTD parts are net covered by two ( 2 ) years commencing on the date of original purchase this warranty . and will , at its option , repair or replace , free of charge , any f . Service completed by someone other than an authorized part found to be defective in materials or workmanship . This service dealer is not covered by this warranty . limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been oper - g . Transportation charges and service calls are not ated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Man - covered . ual furnished with the producL and has not been subject to misuse , abuse , commercial use , neglect , accident , improper No implied warranty , including any implied warranty of maintenance , alteration , vandalism , theft , fire , water , or dam - merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose , age because of other peril or natural disaster . Damage result - applies after the applicable period of express written ing from the installation or use of any accessory or warranty above as to the parts as identified . No other attachment not approved by MTD LLC for use with the prod - express warranty , whether written or oral , except as men - uct ( s ) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any tioned above , given by any person or entity , including a resulting damage . dealer or retailer , with respect to any product , shall bind MTD LLC . During the period ofthe warranty , the exclu - Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sep - sive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as arate terms as follows : All normal wear parts or component set forth above . failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause . After 90 days , but within the two year The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the period , normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale . MTD caused by defects in materials or workmanship of OTHER LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential component parts . Normal wear parts and components loss or damage including , without limitation , expenses include , but are not limited to : batteries , belts , blades , blade incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services adapters , grass bags , rider deck wheels , seats , snow thrower or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted skid shoes , shave plates , auger spiral rubber , tires . product . HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE : Warranty service is available , Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci - WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE , through your local autho - dental or consequential damages , or limitations on how long rized service dealer . To locate the dealer in your area , check an implied warranty lasts , so the above exclusions or limita - your Yellow Pages , or contact MTD LLC at P . O . Box 361131 , tions may not apply to you . Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 0019 , 1 - 800 - 800 - 7310 , 1 - 330 - 220 - 4683 or log on to our Web site at www . mtdpreducts . cem . In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold . Alteration This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the follow - of safety features of the product shall void this warranty . ing cases : You assume the risk and liability for less , damage , or injury to a . The engine or component parts thereof . These items you and your property aed / or to others and their property carry a separate manufacturer's warranty . Refer to the arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product . applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and condi - tions . This limited warranty shall net extend to anyone other than b . Log splitter pumps , valves , and cylinders have a sepa - the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was pur - rate one year warranty . chased as a gift . c . Routine maintenance items such as lubricants , filters , HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY : This blade sharpening , tune - ups , brake adjustments , clutch limited warranty gives you specific legal rights , and you adjustments , deck adjustments , and normal deterioration may also have other rights which vary from state to state . of the exterior finish due to use or exposure . MTD LLC , P . O . BOX 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136 - 0019 1 - 800 - 800 - 7310